This blog's purpose is to document the local excesses from the housing bubble era.

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Housing Fair Tonight

Reliable housing information is always important. Whether the information is for foreclosure issues or rentals. Tonight in Newark there will be a "housing fair." Hopefully attendance will be high. Let's take a look at the information from this article titled Newark hosts housing fair from the Star Ledger -

The program is designed to offer information to homeowners and residents from housing counseling agencies. Representatives will provide assistance with finding affordable housing and emergency rental assistance. Participating organizations include La Casa de Don Pedro and the Essex County - Division Council for Supporting Housing.

Participants will also receive information about options available to avoid foreclosure through the New Jersey Foreclosure Mediation Program, which provides housing counselors, lawyers, and mediators to homeowners facing foreclosure. Information will also be offered on how to avoid foreclosure scams.